Ricoh WG-80 vs Sony G3

Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony G3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-80 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-80 was introduced 13 years after the G3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-80 matches up vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-80 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-80 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-80 and Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-80 compared to the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-80 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-80 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-80 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.